Moving Home – How can I be Move Ready?
Moving Home – How can I be Move Ready?
The current housing market and how to be “Move Ready” with Laura Smith.
2026 has seen the UK Government challenge the status quo and call for major homebuying and selling reforms with the aim of making transactions quicker, more transparent, and with an increased focus on up front information and digitalisation to drive efficiency and reduce the likelihood of property deals collapsing. The Government has set out a roadmap for reform spanning from 2026 to 2028 and beyond, so although it is clear that the reforms will take time, the appetite and drive to challenge the status quo in conveyancing is firmly here to stay and is something that all firms must consider.
The UK housing market has been dominated so far this year by economic uncertainty. There continues to be concern regarding inflation and interest rates and against this backdrop, buyers and sellers naturally crave more certainty and parties who are well prepared. Therefore, it really does help to be move ready before commencing your conveyancing journey.
Moving home? – How can I be Move Ready?
- Gather and collate your identity verification documents and save these securely so that these documents are readily available when requested.
- If you are buying, know your budget, and get your paperwork in order to ensure that your mortgage funding is agreed in principle and you are ready to proceed. Ensure you keep your proof of source of funds documents organised and be ready to share with your Conveyancer.
- Research surveyors and conveyancing solicitors and obtain quotes so that you are ready to instruct early and even consider having the contact details of your appointed surveyor and solicitor before you find a property to purchase/sell. Check the quotes carefully and ask questions so that you fully understand the quote and ask to speak to the surveyor or conveyancer that will deal with your matter, so that you can be sure of their professional experience.
- Ask your conveyancer about the conveyancing process. A helpful conveyancer will be happy to run through the process with you and answer any questions so that you know what to expect.
- If you are selling, ensure that you have your property related documents stored and organised to ensure that they are readily available. Start working through the property protocol forms that you will be required to complete so that you are aware of the questions that will be asked.
- If you are buying jointly, please ask your conveyancer about the different methods of co-ownership and consider whether you be holding as joint tenants or tenants in common.
- If you are buying, check the availability and likely premium for buildings insurance.
- Make yourself available and respond promptly to any requests – consider whether you have any trips coming up in the next few months and if so, ensure that you have means of contacting your conveyancer during this time
Why choose Kerseys Solicitors for your conveyancing?
- We have a team of highly experienced conveyancers ready to assist you.
- We offer instant, no obligation quotes using our online quotes calculator which can be accessed from our website. We offer simple, transparent and competitive pricing. Our quotes remain valid for 30 days.
- Direct telephone number for your conveyancer – communication is key.
- Kerseys Solicitors continue to invest in technology to increase efficiency and when you instruct Kerseys Solicitors, we send our initial instruction forms to you via a secure link to your email address and these can be completed on your mobile phone, tablet or PC, and allows you to upload documents to us through the secure link. However we appreciate not one size fits all and if you prefer to receive your paperwork via post we are also happy to accommodate this.
- We offer a flexible service for our clients – we are happy to welcome clients to the office but also offer appointments remotely by zoom. We also understand that some clients will not be able to attend the office.
Thinking about moving home?
Click here online to obtain a free no obligation, fully transparent or alternatively contact us at:-
Kerseys Solicitors in Colchester at [email protected] or telephone 01206 584584 or
Kerseys Solicitors in Ipswich at [email protected] on 01473 213311 or
Kerseys Solicitors in Felixstowe at [email protected] on 01394 834557 or
Kerseys Solicitors in Woodbridge at [email protected] on 01394 813732 or
Kerseys Solicitors in Stowmarket at [email protected] on 01449 613631 or
visit our website and click “Call Me Back” where a member of our Residential Property team will be happy to contact you at a time that is convenient to you.
